was it worth it?
Do you think there are still women out there who still love the game? Well, the latest futsal tournament organized by Redbutterfly showed pretty much that football or futsal is very much alive among female athletes. It’s just a shame that venues are becoming more and more limited to have tournaments at.
Back to the Redbutterfly Female Futsal which took place today, 11th June, 2006. As many as 19 teams, if I’m not mistaken, took part in the one day futsal competition. I lost my lil booklet where I made lil doodles and jotted down important information, I think I left it at JayKayAr. So I’m just gonna have to play this by ear and apologies if I may have forgotten any teams which participated today. It is far from intentional if not all teams are mentioned here.
Group A
Dragonfly A, JPG, OzzyStars, *another team*
Group B
Risoneri , Laviosa, Blitz, *another team*
Group C
Dragonfly B, Last Pub, Fusion
Group D
XCalibre, Sirens, Innocence, Redbutterfly
I don’t really remember much of the morning games, because our team only came by around 11ish since our matches weren’t due to start til 11:30. So I’ll just be talking abt our group standings and more details on the quarterfinals, semifinals as well as finals.
Sirens vs XCalibre
A good game where we won 1-0. Thanks to Chuchu for that brilliant boosting start to the game. XCalibre.. have we ever played them before? Well, anyway we ended that match with no more goals for or against. By the way our games in Round 1 was all played with Ebih as keeper. More on her later.
Sirens 1 – 0 Xcalibre
Sirens vs Redbutterfly
Going against the host of the tournament was like going against Germany in the World Cup, of course it was mentally straining as the cheers from the supporters were deafening. But we managed to win another goal but it wasn’t until full time when I found out it was an own goal. A big disappointment to the home team but bola itu bulat.
Sirens 1 – 0 Redbutterfly
Sirens vs Innocence
Now this game, we were told to be very cautious as Innocence was fast, good dribblers and never seemed to tire. So it was just as well that we managed to maintain no goals against us. It was a defensive match for us.
Sirens 0 – 0 Innocence
Teams that got through to the Quarterfinals
Group A
1st - Dragonfly A
2nd – JPG
Group B
1st - Risoneri
2nd – Laviosa
Group C
1st - Dragonfly B
2nd – Fusion
Group D
1st – Sirens
2nd – Innocence
Quarterfinals
The first quarterfinal match was played between Dragonfly A and Fusion. A heated match especially with two of the hardhitting teams we’ve seen in ladies footie. It was hard to say who’s game it was because both were attacking equally. Defense wise, both teams were excellent which is no wonder that the match went into extra time of 3 minutes but not even that could stop the inevitable penalty shootout. I can’t remember the final penalty shootout score so you’ll just have to take my word for it that Fusion moved on to the Semis while DF-A had to pack up their bags.
Risoneri met Innocence in the quarters. I didn’t manage to catch this match but suffice it to say Risoneri beat out Innocence to go through to the semis.
The 3rd quarterfinal match was played between JPG and Dragonfly B. I guess everyone was expecting Dragonfly B to get through since they’d be more motivated to at least have one team in the semis. But this probably only made JPG play even harder. And there effort paid off as they played their way all the way to the semis!
The final quarterfinal match was between Sirens and Laviosa. By this time we managed to get back our 1st keeper – Juju and could give a relieved Ebih a well-deserved rest and a chance to show off some of her skills on the field.
Ebih – much thanks to you for agreeing wholeheartedly to play 2nd keeper for the 1st round. Your contribution and effort we will not forget ever. I think the Sirens owe much thanks to you for selflessly sacrificing to play a position which you had never played before in a competitive match. So three cheers for our Ebih everyone! Aneng.. your sister did us proud!
Back to the game…now we’ve played Laviosa once during a friendly futsal game. So, we remembered they had an excellent goalie and the rest of their players were skillful as well. Both teams didn’t have any finishing and as the match went into extra time, thoughts of the penalty shootout was just around the corner. The penalty shootout miraculously ended in Sirens favour! Sirens through to the semis.
Seminfinals
Fusion meets with Risoneri. Both sister teams as some familiar Fusion faces were playing on the other team as well, so it was interesting to see who would bring it home. Risoneri was able to beat out fellow Fusion players to secure a spot in the finals.
As for Sirens they had to contend with JPG who were to me, the stronger team on the court. Their passing was accurate and speed wasn’t a problem for them too. Sirens maintained solid defense but there was just not finishing. Extra time was over once again and the gloom of another penalty shootout was on the heads of these two teams. But lady luck must’ve been smiling on the Sirens today as they also sealed their spot in the finals.
For the 3rd place, the match took place between Fusion and JPG where JPG took the 3rd place spot. A bonus for JPG also for claiming the Most Goals Scored Throughout the Tournament going to their Jersey #11 player. Congrats.
F I N A L S
Sirens vs Risoneri
A total of 14 minutes was played. The opponent’s goalie was just too good. Sirens had so many chances but those iron gloves just would not let through a Sirens goal. A spectator commented much later that if there was an award for best keeper, it would certainly have gone to Roseli’s goalie. Since no goals were being made, extra time came… and went. Once again we were left in the hands of lady luck where our regular penalty takers faced fate again. Sayang – missed but wasn’t heartbroken about it – probably the benefit of going 1st – less pressure. Alai blasted it in – that’s 3 times in a row. Kai – missed but Ebih scored. And finally our own Juju saved the day to bring home the RedButterfly trophy home to Sirens soil!
Much thanks goes to…
Zara and Sovey for mineral water and 100+ drinks and ice.
Balkis for the beautiful blue jerseys and ice cooler
Alai and Sayang of Ozzystars for their skillful playing and effort.
Zara – for the extra top up. ;p
Sirens supporters (you know who you are)– thank you guys for still remembering us. And to those that couldn’t come, we know you were cheering for us in your own way.
And last but not least... to our coaches.. Coach Ali and Coach Yup. Thank you for your patience and time. Thank you for putting up with out bitchiness, our princess complex, our menyamaling, our complaints, our childishmess and our immaturity.
And on behalf of our Sirens, I ask of your forgiveness if at any point we spoke or acted harshly so much so that we hurt your feelings. You are our teachers, and far be it for us to act inconsiderately and unappropriately. You guys have always been the very best coaches we have ever had the pleasure to work with.
Now, I, Sudu must bow out and leave this glorious night and tuck it away in my most happiest memory files. Sirens, it was a pleasure playing with you.
Back to the Redbutterfly Female Futsal which took place today, 11th June, 2006. As many as 19 teams, if I’m not mistaken, took part in the one day futsal competition. I lost my lil booklet where I made lil doodles and jotted down important information, I think I left it at JayKayAr. So I’m just gonna have to play this by ear and apologies if I may have forgotten any teams which participated today. It is far from intentional if not all teams are mentioned here.
Group A
Dragonfly A, JPG, OzzyStars, *another team*
Group B
Risoneri , Laviosa, Blitz, *another team*
Group C
Dragonfly B, Last Pub, Fusion
Group D
XCalibre, Sirens, Innocence, Redbutterfly
I don’t really remember much of the morning games, because our team only came by around 11ish since our matches weren’t due to start til 11:30. So I’ll just be talking abt our group standings and more details on the quarterfinals, semifinals as well as finals.
Sirens vs XCalibre
A good game where we won 1-0. Thanks to Chuchu for that brilliant boosting start to the game. XCalibre.. have we ever played them before? Well, anyway we ended that match with no more goals for or against. By the way our games in Round 1 was all played with Ebih as keeper. More on her later.
Sirens 1 – 0 Xcalibre
Sirens vs Redbutterfly
Going against the host of the tournament was like going against Germany in the World Cup, of course it was mentally straining as the cheers from the supporters were deafening. But we managed to win another goal but it wasn’t until full time when I found out it was an own goal. A big disappointment to the home team but bola itu bulat.
Sirens 1 – 0 Redbutterfly
Sirens vs Innocence
Now this game, we were told to be very cautious as Innocence was fast, good dribblers and never seemed to tire. So it was just as well that we managed to maintain no goals against us. It was a defensive match for us.
Sirens 0 – 0 Innocence
Teams that got through to the Quarterfinals
Group A
1st - Dragonfly A
2nd – JPG
Group B
1st - Risoneri
2nd – Laviosa
Group C
1st - Dragonfly B
2nd – Fusion
Group D
1st – Sirens
2nd – Innocence
Quarterfinals
The first quarterfinal match was played between Dragonfly A and Fusion. A heated match especially with two of the hardhitting teams we’ve seen in ladies footie. It was hard to say who’s game it was because both were attacking equally. Defense wise, both teams were excellent which is no wonder that the match went into extra time of 3 minutes but not even that could stop the inevitable penalty shootout. I can’t remember the final penalty shootout score so you’ll just have to take my word for it that Fusion moved on to the Semis while DF-A had to pack up their bags.
Risoneri met Innocence in the quarters. I didn’t manage to catch this match but suffice it to say Risoneri beat out Innocence to go through to the semis.
The 3rd quarterfinal match was played between JPG and Dragonfly B. I guess everyone was expecting Dragonfly B to get through since they’d be more motivated to at least have one team in the semis. But this probably only made JPG play even harder. And there effort paid off as they played their way all the way to the semis!
The final quarterfinal match was between Sirens and Laviosa. By this time we managed to get back our 1st keeper – Juju and could give a relieved Ebih a well-deserved rest and a chance to show off some of her skills on the field.
Ebih – much thanks to you for agreeing wholeheartedly to play 2nd keeper for the 1st round. Your contribution and effort we will not forget ever. I think the Sirens owe much thanks to you for selflessly sacrificing to play a position which you had never played before in a competitive match. So three cheers for our Ebih everyone! Aneng.. your sister did us proud!
Back to the game…now we’ve played Laviosa once during a friendly futsal game. So, we remembered they had an excellent goalie and the rest of their players were skillful as well. Both teams didn’t have any finishing and as the match went into extra time, thoughts of the penalty shootout was just around the corner. The penalty shootout miraculously ended in Sirens favour! Sirens through to the semis.
Seminfinals
Fusion meets with Risoneri. Both sister teams as some familiar Fusion faces were playing on the other team as well, so it was interesting to see who would bring it home. Risoneri was able to beat out fellow Fusion players to secure a spot in the finals.
As for Sirens they had to contend with JPG who were to me, the stronger team on the court. Their passing was accurate and speed wasn’t a problem for them too. Sirens maintained solid defense but there was just not finishing. Extra time was over once again and the gloom of another penalty shootout was on the heads of these two teams. But lady luck must’ve been smiling on the Sirens today as they also sealed their spot in the finals.
For the 3rd place, the match took place between Fusion and JPG where JPG took the 3rd place spot. A bonus for JPG also for claiming the Most Goals Scored Throughout the Tournament going to their Jersey #11 player. Congrats.
F I N A L S
Sirens vs Risoneri
A total of 14 minutes was played. The opponent’s goalie was just too good. Sirens had so many chances but those iron gloves just would not let through a Sirens goal. A spectator commented much later that if there was an award for best keeper, it would certainly have gone to Roseli’s goalie. Since no goals were being made, extra time came… and went. Once again we were left in the hands of lady luck where our regular penalty takers faced fate again. Sayang – missed but wasn’t heartbroken about it – probably the benefit of going 1st – less pressure. Alai blasted it in – that’s 3 times in a row. Kai – missed but Ebih scored. And finally our own Juju saved the day to bring home the RedButterfly trophy home to Sirens soil!
Much thanks goes to…
Zara and Sovey for mineral water and 100+ drinks and ice.
Balkis for the beautiful blue jerseys and ice cooler
Alai and Sayang of Ozzystars for their skillful playing and effort.
Zara – for the extra top up. ;p
Sirens supporters (you know who you are)– thank you guys for still remembering us. And to those that couldn’t come, we know you were cheering for us in your own way.
And last but not least... to our coaches.. Coach Ali and Coach Yup. Thank you for your patience and time. Thank you for putting up with out bitchiness, our princess complex, our menyamaling, our complaints, our childishmess and our immaturity.
And on behalf of our Sirens, I ask of your forgiveness if at any point we spoke or acted harshly so much so that we hurt your feelings. You are our teachers, and far be it for us to act inconsiderately and unappropriately. You guys have always been the very best coaches we have ever had the pleasure to work with.
Now, I, Sudu must bow out and leave this glorious night and tuck it away in my most happiest memory files. Sirens, it was a pleasure playing with you.
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